The Wacker Neuson 5100048278 Circuit Breaker is a genuine OEM component designed for the E3000 portable generator and LTV6L Light Tower. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this circuit breaker matches the original part specification for a straightforward, verified installation. It is compatible across multiple E3000 configurations as well as the LTV6L Light Tower, making it a reliable go-to replacement for operators running either of these machines on the jobsite.
Key Features
- Correct Trip Rating and Electrical Spec: — Manufactured to OEM electrical tolerances, ensuring the breaker trips at the correct current threshold — protecting downstream components without nuisance tripping.
- Direct-Swap Installation: — Engineered to mount in the original breaker position with no rework to the panel or wiring harness required.
- Broad Model Coverage: — Fits multiple E3000 generator variants and the LTV6L Light Tower, consolidating your parts inventory across two common Wacker Neuson machine families.
- Protects Your Electrical System: — A correctly rated circuit breaker guards the generator's output circuits and connected loads; a faulty or wrong-spec breaker can allow damaging overcurrent events or cause unexpected shutdowns under normal load.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — As a protective electrical device, using the genuine OEM 5100048278 ensures the circuit protection characteristics remain within Wacker Neuson's original design parameters — critical for operator safety and equipment integrity.
A circuit breaker is an automatic safety switch that interrupts electrical flow when current exceeds a safe level, shielding the machine's wiring, outlets, and connected equipment from overload or short-circuit damage. In a portable generator or light tower, the circuit breaker is the first line of defense for both the machine and whatever tools or lighting are plugged into it. When a breaker wears out, fails to reset, or trips at the wrong current level, it can leave you without power at the wrong moment or — worse — fail to protect the system when a fault occurs.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100048278 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 | E3000 | 5100055568, 5100056441, 5100056440 |
| Light Tower | LTV6L | 5100039607 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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